Question

Describe an experiment to demonstrate plasmolysis in spirogeria

Answer 1

Answer:

Required: Tradescantia leaf, water, sugar solution, slides, cover glass, microscope, blade.

Method:

1. From the lower surface of the leaf of Tradescantia, peel off small segments of epidermis by a blade.

2. Put few peelings on a slide, mount in a drop of water, put a cover glass and study under microscope.

3. Mount some of the peelings in the drops of sugar solutions of different concentrations. Study under the microscope.

Explanation:

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